Serval-Wolverine #1

In "A la recherche du Sabre," Wolverine ventures into the shadowy underworld of Madripoor, donning the alias "Patch" as he hunts the legendary Black Sword. With the help of a local contact, he tracks down a ruthless pirate crew holding Mariko’s secretary hostage, setting off a violent clash that tests his resolve and his past. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life by John Buscema’s dynamic art, Al Williamson’s inks, and Glynis Oliver’s bold colors, this 1989 Serval-Wolverine #1 offers a gritty, atmospheric entry into Wolverine’s solo saga—complete with a cover by Ciro Tota that captures the issue’s tense, noir-inspired mood.